Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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What is the first step to solve for t in the equation s = rt + f?

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Multiply each side by t.

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What is the first step to solve for r in the equation s = rt?

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Divide each side by t.

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What is the first step to solve for y in the equation B = Ax + y?

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Subtract Ax from each side.

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What is the first step to solve for P in the equation P = rt + pt?

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Divide each side by rt.

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How do you isolate A in the equation A - B = C?

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A = C + B.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the purpose of rearranging literal equations?

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Rearranging literal equations allows us to express one variable in terms of others, making it easier to solve for specific variables.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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A = l * w, where A is the area, l is the length, and w is the width.

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How do you solve for w in the area formula A = l * w?

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Divide each side by l: w = A / l.